The Cowboy’s Contract Marriage

Leslie North

Grant Brothers Series Book 2 · Relay Publishing

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 Jonah Grant wants to make his own mark on the world. As a horse breeder starting his business from scratch, he hasn’t had the easiest road. But he might have finally caught a break in the form of two beautiful studs for sale that would be perfect for his stock. The problem is Jonah doesn’t have the funds, or any means of getting them—until an old friend shows up with a proposition. 

Virginia Leeland wants to build something of her own. The daughter of a traditional family, she refuses to stand behind a husband...she wants to stand on her own two feet. Still, she’ll take advantage of the money bequeathed to her by her grandmother and use it to buy Jonah’s beautiful old barn to host weddings in. The funds, however, are only available upon her marriage, so it’s a good thing she’s engaged.

But when Virginia catches her no-good, cheating fiancé, well, cheating on her, the marriage plans dry up, along with the funds for her business, and Jonah’s plans for expansion. The situation seems hopeless. That is, until Virginia has a champagne-fueled epiphany: she and Jonah can marry. In name only, of course. 

But when their agreement becomes more than simply a marriage by name, their passion creates all types of entanglements: the enjoyable kind, as well as the more permanent sort. In the end, Virginia and Jonah will need to decide if they still only care about their business goals…or if the chance at love is what will really make their dreams come true. 

Ratings and reviews

A Book and Series that is Pure Entertainment The Cowboy’s Contract Marriage - Grant Brothers Series, Book 2, by author Leslie North is a wonderful modern country boy vs city girl storyline. The subdued Jonah who grew up with Virginia until she escaped to the big city to live her dream life and become engaged to her dream man...that is until she caught him in position délicate. So it appears the author wrote Virginia as opposite to Jonah in energy, in being extrovert vs introvert, in problem solving, etc. This whirlwind of a woman appears at Jonah’s barn doors with an outlandish proposal but she is very good at selling the idea (which he will revisit later in the book) and they are married and off to make both their dreams come true. Which, Jonah has problems accepting. One point I’d like to make to the author in a tongue n’ cheek way...I did Google, “What to wear to a fake wedding” and some marvelous dresses did show up. A few I was tempted to purchase for my 19XX high school reunion next year. :) Anyway, I loved everything about this storyline: well-developed, nicely paced - in fact once I started I read all the way thru as it’s not a loooong book. I loved the characters with Ian and Katie from Book one appearing a little bit in this one. So now after reading two books in this story I definitely am recommending this book and series for your reading enjoyment and pleasure. I am leaving this review for your consideration. Peace.

The Cowboy’s Contract Marriage was a delightful story it was entertaining and fun with some really well written characters. Leslie North has written a wonderful cowboy and city girl romance. Jonah Grant is trying to get his breeding business up and running, one little problem not enough money, then Virginia Leland steps in with an offer she hope Jonah won’t be able to turn down. This is where the real fun starts. I read this story in one sitting and let me tell you it was highly enjoyable. I absolutely loved and highly recommend this great book. I can’t wait to go read book one in this series and more great book from this author. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Yep. The fake relationship theme is one of my favorite to read. I always love seeing all the different ways the leading couple trip themselves up trying to keep real feelings from getting involved. Jonah and Virginia are no different that way. What starts out as a business relationship quickly turns into something else when the emotions from their childhoods come back into play. There’s chemistry in spades between the pair and I loved watching them banter. Having thoroughly enjoyed the stories of two brothers, I can’t wait to see what the third will bring us. I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book through Booksprout.

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